Jim Cronan Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Jersey #73 Movie Costume Prop

This item is from Phil Tuckett’s personal collection.  It took several decades within his career to amass these rare collectibles at events. The highlight is that it includes autographs of the most prominent entertainers, historical figures, and sports players Tuckett met along the way.

Presented from Tuckett’s collection is this Cronan (identified by Tuckett as Jim) cream football jersey. The material is made from wool material  (sweater) and features identifiers sewn on (#73) in green with accent striping on sleeves (also green). Collar tagging shows it was made by Broadway Knitting Mills (LA.) and is a [size] XL. The jersey features the 2007-13 Fiesta Bowl patch on the front chest. For accuracy, this is the same style of jersey worn by players on the field so it was most likely used as a costume in one of Tuckett’s filming projects.

Phil Tuckett suited up for a single game for the San Diego Chargers in 1968, and his time as a professional football player consisted of a year-and-a-half spent mostly on the Chargers practice squad. One might surmise that Tuckett’s contribution to professional football was minimal, and they would be correct, until taking into consideration that after retiring as a player Tuckett spent the next 38 years working for NFL films. Tuckett won 30 individual Emmy Awards in 30 years while with NFL films documenting the NFL. Of particular note, Tuckett worked directly with Ed Sabol, the man who started and was a huge part of  NFL Films. 

Jim Cronan Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Jersey #73 Movie Costume Prop